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Cyclone Sitrang kills at least 13 across Bangladesh

At least 13 people died in six districts across Bangladesh as the cyclone Sitrang made landfall early Tuesday and crossed Barishal-Chattogram coast, leaving a trail of destruction.

National | 25 October 2022, 03:46 pm, Tuesday

Cyclone Sitrang lashes Bangladesh coast

Cyclone Sitrang started making impact on Bangladesh coast on Monday as the wind speed rose and moderate to heavy rains increased from afternoon.

National | 24 October 2022, 09:35 pm, Monday

Taylor Swift's 10th album 'Midnights' crashes Spotify

Taylor Swift's 10th album "Midnights," marking a gradual return to pop for the US singer-songwriter, sparked an online fan frenzy following its witching hour release on Friday -- and crashed Spotify in the process, reports AFP.

Entertainment | 24 October 2022, 08:51 pm, Monday

The color of the sky changed due to Cyclone Sitrang

Due to the impact of Cyclone Sitrang, the color of the sky suddenly has changed to red in the coastal district of Satkhira on Monday evening.

National | 24 October 2022, 08:23 pm, Monday

Rishi Sunak to be UK's new PM

British politician Rishi Sunak was Monday elected Conservative leader and will become the next prime minister, after rival Penny Mordaunt failed to secure the necessary 100 nominations from her fellow MPs, reports AFP.

International | 24 October 2022, 08:07 pm, Monday

Cyclone Sitrang: Abandoned cargo vessel washes ashore at St Martin’s Island

An abandoned foreign cargo vessel has washed ashore in St. Martin, Cox's Bazar due to Cyclone Sitrang on Monday. There were no people on board.

National | 24 October 2022, 09:01 pm, Monday

Awami League has destroyed country's political structure: Fakhrul

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Monday alleged that the current Awami League government has destroyed the political structure of the country by revoking the caretaker government system.

Politics | 24 October 2022, 07:35 pm, Monday

NU postpones all exams scheduled for Tuesday due to Sitrang

All examinations under National University (NU), scheduled for tomorrow, have been postponed due to cyclone Sitrang.

Education | 24 October 2022, 07:26 pm, Monday

Country won’t face food crisis: Razzaque

Agriculture Minister Dr Muhammad Abdur Razzaque today said Bangladesh will not face any food crisis or famine if it doesn’t face any major natural disaster.

National | 24 October 2022, 07:23 pm, Monday

'Did not take decision of stopping power supply in day time, It is Twafiq-e-Elahi’s personal statement'

Information and Broadcasting Minister Dr Hasan Mahmud today said the government didn’t take any decision of stopping power supply during day time.

National | 24 October 2022, 07:19 pm, Monday

Bangladesh logs 2 Covid deaths, 207 cases in 24 hrs

Bangladesh logged two Covid-19 deaths and 207 positive cases in 24 hours till Monday morning.

Health | 24 October 2022, 07:00 pm, Monday

Dengue death toll rises to 118 as 5 more die

Five dengue patients died and 903 were admitted to different hospitals across the country during the past 24 hours till Monday morning.

Health | 24 October 2022, 07:05 pm, Monday

3 coastal airports to remain closed over cyclone Sitrang

Three airports at Bangladesh’s coastal belt in Shah Amanat International Airport, Cox's Bazar Airport, and Barisal airport will remain closed till 12 pm on Tuesday due to the heavy rainfall and upcoming cyclone Sitrang.

National | 24 October 2022, 06:52 pm, Monday

PM for taking all out preparation to face cyclone 'Sitrang'

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is taking information from the field levels and giving requisite instructions to the authorities concerned aimed at protecting lives and properties from the severe cyclone 'Sitrang' that may hit Bangladesh coastal areas tomorrow.

National | 24 October 2022, 06:45 pm, Monday

Taskin leads Bangladesh to T20 World Cup victory over the Netherlands

Bangladesh quick Taskin Ahmed has picked up a career-best 4-25 as his side opened their Twenty20 World Cup with a breakthrough 9 runs win over the Netherlands at Bellerive Oval here today.

Sports | 24 October 2022, 06:42 pm, Monday

UK's Sunak poised to become PM as Johnson quits race

British Conservative Rishi Sunak was on Monday poised to become prime minister and the country's first leader of colour, after a dramatic decision by Boris Johnson to abandon an audacious political comeback, reports AFP.

International | 24 October 2022, 08:02 pm, Monday

Cyclone Sitrang likely to hit by midnight or early Tuesday

Cyclone Sitrang is likely to intensify further, move in a north, north-easterly direction and cross Barishal-Chattogram coast near Khepupara by midnight or early Tuesday, the latest Met office bulletin said.

National | 24 October 2022, 06:33 pm, Monday

Cyclone Sitrang: Shelter centres ready in coastal districts ahead of landfall

As the deep depression over the Bay is likely to intensify into a cyclonic storm, the local administrations in 19 coastal districts have started preparing shelter centres and alerting the locals.

National | 23 October 2022, 09:56 pm, Sunday

I can see a confrontational situation ahead: Fakhrul

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Sunday apprehended that the way the political situation in the country is evolving could lead to a serious confrontation on the streets, unless the government takes responsibility to resolve all the disputes regarding the election.